Parents who decided not to get a yaya, why did you decide to do it and how did/do you manage the set-up?

I decided not to get a yaya primarily because I want to be a hands-on mom to my baby. I want to see all his milestones and be there whenever he needs me. His dad lives in another country and we decided it's best if I stay for him just so I could properly fill in what lacks. News also got me scared of what can happen. Another thing that's an advantage for me is that I get to make this entire thing a practice. When we migrate to US soon, everything will be different. No nannies, no other relatives to handle house chores. It will be on us, so I think this is a good training ground.